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  • Male
  • 33 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I've been feeling pretty self-assured about my body, but I've noticed some dark spots and darker skin around my butt, plus a few stretch marks. It's starting to make me feel a bit uneasy. Could you suggest any solutions for this?

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Dr. Dr Shubham Chauhan

Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • 4+ Yrs
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That could be Keratosisi Pilaris,visit Dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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